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Scholarship donors may specify criteria to be used when selecting the recipient. The Scholarship Coordinator will score applicants that have met the criteria and, based upon the score, select a recipient.

Most of our students are self-supporting and vested in our community. CWI is truly their choice for higher education. Many students face financial challenges that make even low tuition a barrier. CWI welcomes a diverse population including first time college students, single parents, returning veterans, and young adults working full time while juggling family and other economic responsibilities. Scholarship donations to the CWI Foundation directly help students pursue their career dreams. A scholarship of just $500 has a tremendous impact as compared with a similar gift made to a private or public university.

There are a number of ways to set up a scholarship: an outright gift may be made via check or credit card. There may be tax benefits if the gift is made using appreciated securities, by establishing a charitable trust, or by giving real property. Will bequests can also be used to create opportunities for students. The CWI Foundation is here to assist you with any of these options.

Endowed scholarships create a permanent fund. Contributions are invested to ensure the scholarship retains its value in perpetuity, and the scholarships created by the endowment are funded through the income generated by the endowment.

Annual scholarships reflect a donor’s commitment to support a scholarship for a specific number of years and choose the criteria in which recipients are chosen.

You may also choose to contribute to an existing scholarship fund that matches your passion.

Annual report from the Scholarship Coordinator notifying you of the recipient(s) of your scholarship each academic year.

All recipients are required to write thank you letters which are forwarded by the CWI Foundation to their donor(s).

Invitation to the annual scholarship reception where donors and recipients will have the opportunity to meet and form a relationship.

For endowed funds, all donors receive an annual endowment report on the financial status of their fund. In addition, there is peace of mind that the fund will provide perpetual support for students according to the intended purpose.

All scholarships are advertised on the CWI Scholarship website.

Opportunities to engage with CWI and CWI Foundation leadership and staff through various activities and events.

All scholarship gifts are tax deductible through the CWI Foundation

There is no greater gift than the opportunity for a student to pursue their dreams though higher education.

The overall management of the CWI Foundation is accomplished through its Board of Directors composed of business and professional leaders from the community and representatives of the College's administration and Board of Trustees. The daily operation of the CWI Foundation is handled by the CWI Foundation staff.

Maintaining public trust is central to the mission of CWI Foundation-- and its highest priority. Information about the CWI Foundation's bylaws, policies, agreements, financial statements, events, and other matters are openly discussed by its Board of Directors while maintaining confidentiality. The CWI Foundation meets a myriad of regulatory requirements governing operations as well as an annual audit by a licensed and professional certified public accounting firm.